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Weatherman: Nairobi among 45 counties set to receive rain this week

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Weatherman: Nairobi among 45 counties set to receive rain this week

“Afternoon showers and thunderstorms are likely to occur in parts of Baringo, Bomet, Bungoma, Busia, Elgeyo Marakwet, Homa Bay, Kakamega, Kericho, Kisii, Kisumu, Migori, Nakuru, Nandi, Narok, Nyamira, Siaya, Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, Vihiga and West Pokot Counties,” the authority said in its forecast on Tuesday.

By David Abonyo 6 Oct 2026

Rainy season in Nairobi. PHOTO/ Nairobi Today

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Rain expected in 32 counties from September 29 to October 5

The department's latest outlook comes as meteorologists assess the role of ocean temperatures in determining the distribution and intensity of rainfall expected during the October-December period.

By Bradley Bosire 29 Sep 2026

Coast residents warned of rough seas, strong winds ahead of October rains

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Coast residents warned of rough seas, strong winds ahead of October rains

In a public notice issued on Wednesday, the authority urged the public to “avoid venturing into sea during periods of adverse weather and rough sea conditions”.

By David Abonyo 23 Sep 2026

Nairobi among 29 counties forecast to receive weekend rain

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Nairobi among 29 counties forecast to receive weekend rain

The weather agency said the showers would be spread across different periods rather than continue throughout the day, with much of the country expected to have sunny conditions during the daytime.

By Bradley Bosire 19 Sep 2026

Government steps up preparedness as Kenya braces for October-November-December rains

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Government steps up preparedness as Kenya braces for October-November-December rains

The Kenya Meteorological Department will continue monitoring the evolving weather situation and issue forecasts and advisories to guide preparedness and response at both national and county levels.

By Bradley Bosire 17 Sep 2026

Health Ministry sounds alarm over disease risk as El Niño rains near

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Health Ministry sounds alarm over disease risk as El Niño rains near

The ministry has urged Kenyans to follow official health and weather advisories and disregard rumours and misinformation as El Nino preparations intensify ahead of the expected rains

By Chrispho Owuor 15 Sep 2026

Water CS Eric Mugaa Speaking during the opening of a two-day conference titled Getting Wise: Measuring Human Experiences with Water to Support the Africa Union’s Water Vision 2063, at the United Nations in Gigiri, on May 26, 2026.

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CS Muga warns El Niño Rains will not end Kenya’s drought cycle

The Water CS said the government had to acknowledge Kenya’s vulnerability to alternating periods of heavy rainfall and drought rather than assume that a season of good rains would solve the country’s water problems.

By David Abonyo 15 Sep 2026

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Weatherman predicts rainfall over several counties in 7-day forecast

According to the seven-day forecast issued on Monday, September 14, rainfall is expected in parts of Baringo, Bomet, Bungoma, Busia, Elgeyo Marakwet, Embu, Garissa, Homa Bay, Kajiado, Kakamega, Kericho, Kiambu, Kilifi, Kirinyaga, Kisii, Kisumu, Kitui, Kwale and Laikipia.

By Samuel Otieno 14 Sep 2026

El Niño threat: Muturi calls on Ruto to suspend politics and prepare Kenya

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El Niño threat: Muturi calls on Ruto to suspend politics and prepare Kenya

The former Attorney General warned that the country was already dealing with several challenges that could be made worse by extreme weather. Farmers are facing the risk of crop losses, food security remains under pressure, while the health system continues to experience strikes and other disruptions.

By David Abonyo 9 Sep 2026

Kenya set for dry week as Coast, western counties receive rainfall

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Kenya set for dry week as Coast, western counties receive rainfall

The weather outlook for 25 to 31 August shows that parts of the Coast, eastern and western regions are likely to receive rain, while some central counties are expected to experience intermittent cool and cloudy conditions.

By David Abonyo 25 Aug 2026

El Niño rains: Counties urged to intensify preparations

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El Niño rains: Counties urged to intensify preparations

Garissa, Mandera, Tana River and Wajir were among the hardest-hit counties during the 2023 El Niño floods. UNICEF reported that approximately 38 of Kenya’s 47 counties were affected by riverine floods, flash floods and landslides, with major roads cut off and communities in the arid and semi-arid lands facing severe disruption

By Chrispho Owuor 24 Aug 2026

CS Kagwe: Kenya may turn to COMESA as maize output falls

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CS Kagwe: Kenya may turn to COMESA as maize output falls

The CS said maize imports will form part of the measures being used to protect food supplies, with the government looking to countries within the COMESA region for additional stocks.

By Bradley Bosire 13 Aug 2026

Kenya Met forecasts dry week across most regions as cold nights persist

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Kenya Met forecasts dry week across most regions as cold nights persist

Counties expected to experience rain include Bungoma, Trans Nzoia, Kakamega, Nakuru, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Kericho, Nyandarua, Nyeri and Murang'a.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 4 Aug 2026

Heavy Rainfall

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Kenyans advised to brace for cold conditions, rising respiratory illnesses in August forecast

The department said Nairobi and several Central Kenya counties will experience intermittent cool and cloudy conditions with occasional light rainfall, drizzle and fog as the June-July-August cold season gradually comes to an end.

By David Abonyo 3 Aug 2026

Rain to continue in 21 counties as weatherman advises caution at sea

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Rain to continue in 21 counties as weatherman advises caution at sea

Apart from the showers, the weatherman said cool and cloudy conditions will persist in several parts of the country for much of the day. The affected areas include Embu, Kiambu, Kirinyaga, Laikipia, Meru, Murang'a, Nairobi, Nyandarua, Nyeri, Tharaka-Nithi, Kitui, Makueni and Kajiado.

By Bradley Bosire 31 Jul 2026

Maraga warns Government over looming ‘Godzilla’ El Niño

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Maraga warns Government over looming ‘Godzilla’ El Niño

In a statement released on Tuesday, the party said warnings issued by the Kenya Meteorological Department, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development's Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) point to what could become the country's most severe El Niño season in 150 years.

By David Abonyo 28 Jul 2026

Dry weather to dominate Kenya as rain persists in select Counties

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Dry weather to dominate Kenya as rain persists in select Counties

In its latest weekly weather outlook released on Tuesday, the Kenya Meteorological Department said counties including Bungoma, Trans Nzoia, Kakamega, Nakuru, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo/Marakwet, Nyandarua, Nyeri and Murang'a are likely to experience rainfall during the forecast period, even as much of the country remains dry.

By David Abonyo 28 Jul 2026

Dry weather to persist across Kenya as rainfall expected in select counties

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Dry weather to persist across Kenya as rainfall expected in select counties

In its latest weekly weather outlook released on Tuesday, the department said Bungoma, Trans Nzoia, Kakamega, Kericho, Kisii, Nakuru, Busia, Siaya, Kisumu, Homa Bay, Narok, Bomet, Nyamira, Vihiga, Uasin Gishu, Nandi, Migori, Lamu and Nyandarua are likely to receive rainfall during the forecast period.

By David Abonyo 22 Jul 2026

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Heavy rains expected across western Kenya this week, weatherman says

In its weekly forecast issued on Monday, the department said morning rains are expected in Kisumu, Siaya, Busia, Bungoma and Kakamega counties, setting the stage for continued wet conditions in the Lake Victoria Basin.

By David Abonyo 14 Jul 2026

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Rain, strong winds and cold nights forecast across parts of Kenya

The department's weekly forecast issued on Monday shows rain is likely in Bungoma, Kakamega, Vihiga, Baringo, Bomet, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Kericho, Nakuru, Nandi, Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, Busia, Homa Bay, Kisii, Kisumu, Migori, Narok, Nyamira, Siaya, Embu, Kiambu, Kirinyaga, Laikipia, Meru, Murang'a, Nairobi, Nyandarua, Nyeri, Tharaka-Nithi, Garissa, Marsabit, Kilifi, Kwale, Lamu, Mombasa and the coastal parts of Tana River County.

By David Abonyo 7 Jul 2026

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Showers to return in Nairobi and Western Kenya as weather patterns change

In its weekly weather outlook issued on Tuesday, the department said weather conditions will vary across regions, with some areas likely to experience intermittent rainfall while others remain largely sunny and partly cloudy.

By David Abonyo 30 Jun 2026

Rains in the capital Nairobi. PHOTO/Handout

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Kenya Met warns of rain, thunderstorms and strong winds in 37 counties

Counties in the Lake Victoria Basin, the Highlands West of the Rift Valley and the wider Rift Valley region are likely to record morning rains in some areas before afternoon showers and thunderstorms develop.

By Bradley Bosire 27 Jun 2026

Kenya set for hotter, drier months despite El Niño outlook

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Kenya set for hotter, drier months despite El Niño outlook

Kenya’s weather office forecasts mostly dry, warmer conditions over the next three months, with El Niño conditions most likely in June-July-August but rainfall boost expected later, alongside monitoring of the Indian Ocean Dipole.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 11 Jun 2026

Kenya forecasts uneven rainfall as cooler season sets in across regions

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Kenya forecasts uneven rainfall as cooler season sets in across regions

According to the seasonal forecast released by the Kenya Meteorological Department, the June–July–August (JJA) period will be characterized by reduced rainfall activity in many parts of the country.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 2 Jun 2026

Heavy rains raise flood and disease alert across multiple counties

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Heavy rains raise flood and disease alert across multiple counties

In its Weekly forecast covering May 19 to May 25, the department said areas expected to receive more than 50 millimetres of rainfall face heightened risks from stagnant water, flooding and disease outbreaks.

By David Abonyo 19 May 2026

Heavy rains to persist in several regions until mid-May, Met warns

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Heavy rains to persist in several regions until mid-May, Met warns

The department further cautioned that some areas within the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin and the Rift Valley are likely to experience heavy downpours during the forecast period.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 12 May 2026

Kenya issues heavy rainfall advisory as flood risk rises across 30 counties

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Kenya issues heavy rainfall advisory as flood risk rises across 30 counties

According to the weather agency, the heavy rains are expected to gradually reduce from May 14, although showers may persist in some regions including the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley and the Central Highlands, including Nairobi.

By Bradley Bosire 7 May 2026

Drier days ahead as long rains season nears close, Kenya Met says

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Drier days ahead as long rains season nears close, Kenya Met says

Even with the anticipated improvement, the immediate outlook remains concerning. Heavy rains in early May could still lead to flooding, waterlogging and disruptions, especially in areas prone to poor drainage.

By Bradley Bosire 1 May 2026

Floods spread across counties, Nairobi hit as 650 households affected amid ongoing rains

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Floods spread across counties, Nairobi hit as 650 households affected amid ongoing rains

Heavy rainfall has caused flooding across counties including Nairobi, Machakos and Kajiado, affecting hundreds of households and disrupting transport. Kenya Red Cross says rescues, assessments and evacuations are ongoing as rainfall continues.

By David Abonyo 29 Apr 2026

Heavy rains to continue in Nairobi, Coast as Met issues alert

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Heavy rains to continue in Nairobi, Coast as Met issues alert

Motorists have been advised to exercise caution due to poor visibility during heavy rains, while residents living in low-lying and landslide-prone areas have been urged to remain alert.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 28 Apr 2026